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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,660.31, 9,989.51 and 2,713.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,660.31, 9,989.51 and 2,713.29 is: 4,069.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,660.31 : 9,989.51 = 2,713.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,660.31/9,989.51 = 2,713.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,660.31x = 9,989.51 × 2,713.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,660.31x = 27,104,387.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,104,387.64/6,660.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,069.54

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